Tracking how Bitcoin is being embraced worldwide by businesses, institutions, and everyday users.
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Standard Chartered plans to integrate Zodia’s regulated custody operations across five markets while spinning off its technology business into a separate company.
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JPMorgan, however, projects bitcoin’s annualized volatility at 55% and says unstable correlations still make it unsuitable as a portfolio diversifier.
Deutsche Bank plans to expand its bitcoin custody service after launch to Asian financial centers in 2027, targeting institutional clients rather than retail customers.
The service charges 0.75% per transaction, supports external wallet transfers in stages, and currently offers Bitcoin and Ethereum to eligible US clients.
Saylor argues digital assets could help finance new businesses and support an economy increasingly shaped by AI and automation.
Coinbase’s new loans lock in both the interest rate and repayment date, but borrowers still face liquidation risk if bitcoin’s value falls.
The Bitcoin payment system was developed with support from Towerbank and BitGo Bank & Trust, adding institutional digital-asset infrastructure to TOYOSA’s vehicle sales process.
The company will retain customer-facing roles in Zug while expanding hubs in Slovakia and Vietnam.
Bernstein even expects bitcoin to hit $1,000,000 by 2033, with institutional buying and currency concerns fueling its rise.
Citi’s platform will combine bitcoin custody with settlement, FX, cash and liquidity tools, aiming to streamline how institutions manage digital assets.
UBS’s latest filing reveals a sharp shift in its IBIT options activity, with calls and puts moving in notably different directions.
Only eligible UAE residents can use the new option, with Crypto.com converting digital assets into dirhams before Emirates receives the payment.
The law adds insider trading rules, tougher penalties for unregistered firms, and paves the way for spot bitcoin ETFs and lower taxes.
Fidelity topped the rankings with 71%, while Strategy said it will publish the scoring methodology later, leaving the results unverified for now.
Metaplanet plans to use its licensed platform to develop bitcoin-backed investment products, though none have launched and Project Nova remains under review.
In the new loans, borrowers can access up to 45% of their bitcoin's value for six months but pay higher interest rates and must make every payment on time.
Current law limits Trump Accounts to low-cost US stock index funds, so Congress would likely need new legislation to add bitcoin.
Capital B will back the product with its 3,139 BTC reserve, saying investor demand for digital credit products has surged 10x in the past year.
SBI’s 3-month trial starts June 10, letting depositors redeem vouchers worth 20% of earned interest for BTC, ETH, or XRP via SBI VC Trade.
Vietnam’s SMEs receive just 20% of bank credit despite making up 98% of businesses, prompting plans to expand acceptable collateral beyond physical assets.
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Institutions bought 829,000 BTC, Lightning payments jumped 300%, and 23 nation-states now hold bitcoin, signaling deepening global integration beyond price swings.
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Sovcombank’s BTC-backed loans offer up to 50% LTV at 23% interest, letting Russian firms raise cash without selling bitcoin if strict conditions are met.
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Bitvocation’s latest report shows Bitcoin hiring shifting from hype to execution, with more serious companies, broader roles, and clearer long-term conviction.
The fund will be optional, capped in size, and limited to voluntary pension accounts after a personalized risk review, with diversification as its goal.
The bank is in early talks, weighing spot and derivatives trading, client demand and U.S. rules, despite CEO Jamie Dimon’s past bitcoin criticism.
